Browsing “Taobao”

"I dreamt of becoming a dermatologist or cosmetic scientist when I was younger, but I can’t do chemistry, so I pursued business and marketing in beauty—the next best thing."

"I collect Japanese city pop vinyls. I like how they look and how they spin. It gives me a certain vibe—the kind of calm you get from listening to music on vinyl instead of apps.”

"My new anime fixation this past year has been Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss. I like grittier shows, and these are both adult series, so there's a lot of swearing, love, sex, and drugs in them.”

“I want to learn Thai as I've always liked listening to Thai music and watching Thai dramas. I've picked up the language over the years, and plan on taking lessons.”

“People have become more minimalistic, but those who really want to express themselves often get bored of that minimalism and turn to maximalism instead.”

“I enjoy collecting vintage Japanese magazines. I find it interesting to see how different cultural elements of the time were reflected in fashion.”

“I wanted to join the dance team in secondary school, but the slots filled up quite fast, and because I was taller than my batch mates, my teacher suggested I try canoeing, so I did!”

“I’ve learned that doing physical activities like climbing or swimming can be a great way to relax. If you make them a regular part of your routine, you’ll start to feel better.”

“I’m not a big fan of skirts over pants, maybe because it doesn’t look good on me. And I also think jorts are out. I'm so done with influencers wearing them. No more jorts!”

“My hometown Fujian is known for its 沙茶 (shacha), a famous noodle dish similar to laksa. Needless to say, I find Singapore's laksa tasty and can handle the spice.”

“My favourite anime is Apothecary Diaries! I love the main character and the plot—the world-building and visuals are incredibly well done, and I'm a huge fan of the production.”

“I just graduated with a Masters in Journalism and Communication, but I’m not sure about my future. China is competitive, and many graduates can't find jobs.”